71 Dodge Dart Swinger in England

You're 100% correct with your last comment. I don't think the car did many miles if any since conversion to v8, 727 trans, Ford axle, larger brakes. In fact the alternative Instrument cluster with round gauges had 7 miles on the odometer. The front suspension still has manufactures stickers on. So someone invested heavily in this car. I'm pretty sure it's a fresh crate motor and rebuilt trans as there is no dirt or road grime on any of these parts. I'll get there just a process of illumination.
I bought it from a car dealer in Texas that trades in import vehicles such as bmws, porsches etc. He had no history and got it as a trade in. I suspect its a stalled restoration project?